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Of Politically Incorrect Grocery Stores & Pink Elephants

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Some days turn out better than expected, even when you were already expecting a very good time.

And such was my experience at the GayPatriot BBQ this Sunday at reader Leah’s Valley home.  Not only did we have a good turnout of readers, but several straight bloggers joined us as well, including Roger Simon and his wife Sheryl Longin (who discovered the real Deep Throat of Watergate),  Joe of Valley of the Shadow and Wesley of In My Copious Free Time.

I knew it was destined to be a great party before I even got there.  Defying the liberal boycott, I went to Whole Foods to buy cheese and olives.  When I asked the adorable man at the cheese counter if they had Humboldt Fog (quite possibly my favorite cheese), he replied that they did–for he had just cut  up a wheel and put out the wedges he had wrapped.  And then, on my way out, passing the pastry counter, I saw on an adjacent display carousel, boxes of cookies marked, “Pinky the Elephant.”  How perfect for a BBQ for blog of gay people sympathetic with the GOP.

At at the BBQ, a good time was had by all.  The food was delicious, especially the chicken and a homemade cheesecake.  And it was so nice to have a conversation without having to defend ourselves against charges of self-hatred.  And the topic varied widely from considerations of Anthony Perkins to discussions on the prospects of the health care overhaul passing and Ma’am Boxer winning reelection.  At its peak, we may have had 25 people, with guests ranging in age from 20 to 65.

We stayed well into the night; I didn’t realize it was long past 10 when I left.

Comments

  3. I had a great time meeting everyone. Like Dan, I was pleasantly surprised by the turnout. I think we had 8 people for the GP readers’ brunch up here a couple weekends ago (which was also fun).

  4. I had a fantastic time as well, even though I had to leave well before “well into the night.” It was great to finally put a face to some of the names here — and to finally be at a party in Southern California where I wasn’t outnumbered 10-to-1 politically.

    Thanks again to everyone for the great time, and especially to Leah for opening her home to us all!

  6. Pinky the Elephant.” How perfect for a BBQ for blog of gay people sympathetic with the GOP.

    If you like Belgian beers, next time get Delirium Tremens, they have pink elephants on the bottle.

    It’s pretty good stuff, iof you like Belgian beer.

  7. Just found this website. Haven’t had the chance to learn too much about it yet…but sounds like it’s up my alley. Wonder if there are any/many gay patriots in the mid-Michigan area. Was thinking my sidekick and I (both “gay” conservatives, about kicking around the idea of putting out a few “feelers” out there (re:advertise) to see about having a local meeting/end of summer gathering here. I know Midland (Dow employees) conservative family members. I’ll ask the other half. Glad your party turned out nice.

  9. Just found this website. Haven’t had the chance to learn too much about it yet…but sounds like it’s up my alley.

    Like [adult swim] says: “Whatever your alley is, we’re up it.”

    Wonder if there are any/many gay patriots in the mid-Michigan area.

    Oh lord. Please don’t say that or “he” will show up.